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Window Regulator Replacement on BMW 5 Series

Model: BMW Serie 5 E39 - Years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Part: Power window motor

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How to remove the window regulator on a BMW? Let's see how to disassemble it. Disconnect the battery terminals. Use a screwdriver to remove the screws located in the internal door handle, being careful not to scratch it. Remove the side covers of the door panel.

Pry off the plastic cover, then remove the screw located in the frame where the glass slides. Detach the door panel, disconnect the window regulator and speaker connectors.

Now that you have removed the door panel, detach the cover and access the interior. Unscrew the window motor with a screwdriver and then the window track.

Replace the damaged part with a new one and reassemble everything.


Updated on 28 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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